Steven_Read@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx enquired about:
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>Good reference book?
>How does one use a reversing ring? And what for?
The reversing ring allows you to mount a normal lens backwards on the body,
providing a higher reproduction ratio, or greater magnification.
>What lens(es) does one use with it?
Actually, any focal length lens with the same accessory thread will work. I
would suppose the 35 (fixed or shift), 50/3.5 Macro, 85/2, and 100/2.8 would
work the best with various combinations of extension tube, auto-tube or
bellows. My 6x4.5 bellows is equiped with tilt, swing, shift and rise&fall,
for getting that last little bit of plane of focus control. The shift would
be great fun to experiment with. I simply have to get one of those someday.
>Are the extension tubes redundant if you have the full assortment of macro
>lenses?
There really is no such thing as redundant Oly equipment <g>. Extension
tubes (get the auto tubes if you can) have their place for modest
magnifications, especially hand held and/of in the field. With bellows and
a 65-116 Auto extension tube, those applications may be few and far between,
but when you need it, they are just the right tool.
>Are extension tubes only useful with long lenses? Could you use one with a
>reflex lens (500/8)?
I think 500mm is a bit of a stretch, but it sure would give you a lot of
working distance for photographing browns in the wild...... I've gone as
far as 200mm, but never more.
>Should I still be on the lookout for an Auto-bellows?
I prefer the bellows for "table top" work, where I do not have to worry
about the elements so much. The 65-116 Auto extension tube and regular
extension tubes can tolerate a lot more knocking around, as one encounters
in the field.
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>And lastly shouldn't some of the answers to this end up in the FAQ?
John P
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